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yes they just changed the control arm and now its at 3.9, which is still out of spec. Do you think this warrants further work? Or is that amount being out acceptable? I just asked them to send over the printout so I can see what the cross caster is.

HI - A detail that I wanted to mention. The 0.5 degrees is how much it changed after they replaced the parts. It was already out of spec from the impact. Spec is 4.3 - 5.7. After the impact it was 3.8, and then after the parts mentioned above were changed it got worse, it went to 3.3 so it is...

Thanks How about if the mounting point for the chassis/frame for the strut is bent?

so it is at a Toyota dealer the insurance is paying for it under a comprehensive claim. the lead mechanic found the front strut is off centered and the knuckle is slightly bent, therefore it was changed, I guess they thought the bearing might have been compromised by the impact so changed...

so the shop changed the strut, knuckle and hub / bearing assembly now the caster is out even further at 3.3. It was 3.8, spec is 4.2-5.7 how could replacing the strut, knuckle and hub / bearing assembly make things worse? today they are going to change the control arm

Hello I have a 2021 RAV4 LE AWD. While driving on the highway my RAV4 encountered some type of impact to the front suspension. I had an alignment done and the front toe was out as well as the front left caster. They adjusted the toe however the caster is still out. The front caster spec is...

Hello My mom has a 2018 Toyota Corolla, she bought it from Hertz rental cars sales division in 2020. She is a senior and only drives a couple of times a week, usually about a mile each way to and from the super market and about the same to go to church. Every other week she might drive it...

Hello Does anyone know where I can find the governing document that specifies the requirements or the standards that a 3PMSF tire needs to have to qualify for the rating? Related there must be a certification checklist or report document that shows the data that was recorded for a given tire...

its a 2022

Hi We just got an Impreza for my wife. Its basically a grocery getter. I noticed that the oil change interval on it is 6months / 6k. Does this seem a bit aggressive? Why such a short duration / mileage?

Hi How does these do in the snow? Anyone have the Milestar WeatherGuard AW365 I am wondering how they do in snow?

Hello I was reviewing my insurance for my vehicle and noticed the following for a 6 month pay period Cost for Collision $266 ($500 deductible) Cost for Comprehensive $35 ($500 deductible) Does it make sense to lower the deductible for the Comprehensive and pay a little more?

HI I just received the wheel cover storage bag https://www.ebay.com/itm/394746075547 it worked out well, all 4 toyota wheel covers fit

I just found this https://www.ebay.com/itm/265508489246?mkevt=1&mkpid=2&emsid=e90001.m43.l3160&plmtId=700008&mesgId=3024&mkcid=8&ch=osgood&bu=43199975328&trkId=53d2c96c-4668-4332-a12a-535e82d7f44f&cnvId=700003&recoId=265508489246&recoPos=1

Hello I run two sets of wheels / tires. A steel set with hubcaps with snow tires, and a set of alloys with regular tires. I need a box or a bin to store the hubcaps / wheel covers during the non winter months. The hub caps wheel covers are 18-1/2 " in diameter. Anyone know of a good...

Hello Two years ago I got a 2006 Jetta 2.5L I noticed the coolant / anti freeze is a little low, When it is cold it is just a little below the min line. Looking for antifreeze / coolant recommendations, best if I could get from walmart online or amazon Thanks

that was my plan just thgouth I would check to see if there are any other clever uses for it that would warrant keeping it.

thanks for the reply.... I am looking to see if there are any other clever applications for starting fluid

hello I just removed my lawn and got rid of my lawn mower and no longer need the can of starting fluid that I have, not sure if should hang onto it... are there any other uses for it?

Hello - My sister is in town with her 2000 Passat VR6 Her oil is low and dirty and I was going to change it for her. Does the engine take 502.00 oil? Any recommendations for oil that is on amazon? she lives in the San Francisco bay area so not too cool and not too hot I believe it takes...